Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for about 4 seconds to turn them... unplugged to ensure your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, see the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off your computer and all telephone...
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for about 4 seconds to turn them... unplugged to ensure your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, see the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off your computer and all telephone...
Service Manual
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..., laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer on its side with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of desk top space. 1. Pull the cover grip towards the back of computer 4.... 6. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. NOTICE: Ensure that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that sufficient space exists to support the system with the computer cover facing up. 3....
..., laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer on its side with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of desk top space. 1. Pull the cover grip towards the back of computer 4.... 6. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. NOTICE: Ensure that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that sufficient space exists to support the system with the computer cover facing up. 3....
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... drive carrier. NOTE: The system does not support IDE devices. Disconnect the power and data cables from the system board and set it aside. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Replacing Drives Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Replacing a Hard Drive Replacing...
... drive carrier. NOTE: The system does not support IDE devices. Disconnect the power and data cables from the system board and set it aside. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Replacing Drives Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Replacing a Hard Drive Replacing...
Setup Guide
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...the Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10 Windows Vista Setup 11 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio 540 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 17 Back Panel Connectors 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 22 Network Problems... 22 Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 25 Lockups and Software Problems 26 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System Messages 29 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 Dell Diagnostics 31 System Recovery Options 33 System Restore 33 Dell Factory Image Restore 34 Operating System Reinstallation 36 3
...the Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10 Windows Vista Setup 11 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio 540 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 17 Back Panel Connectors 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 22 Network Problems... 22 Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 25 Lockups and Software Problems 26 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System Messages 29 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 Dell Diagnostics 31 System Recovery Options 33 System Restore 33 Dell Factory Image Restore 34 Operating System Reinstallation 36 3
Setup Guide
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... the screen to complete the setup. 12 Follow the instructions on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to a wireless router: 1. Save and close any open... Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you can purchase one from the Dell website at the time of your original order, you need to connect to the ...not part of purchase. Wireless LAN support requires optional internal components that provide Internet access using WiFi 802.11 technology. Setting Up Your Studio 540 • Wireless LAN (WLAN) connections...
... the screen to complete the setup. 12 Follow the instructions on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to a wireless router: 1. Save and close any open... Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you can purchase one from the Dell website at the time of your original order, you need to connect to the ...not part of purchase. Wireless LAN support requires optional internal components that provide Internet access using WiFi 802.11 technology. Setting Up Your Studio 540 • Wireless LAN (WLAN) connections...
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Using Your Studio 540 Your computer has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and 1 time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. 2 Front View Features 14 3 1 Service Tag (... panel - This panel covers the optical drive (shown in open position). 9 14 Use the 12 Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support 11 5 6 7 website or call technical...
Using Your Studio 540 Your computer has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and 1 time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. 2 Front View Features 14 3 1 Service Tag (... panel - This panel covers the optical drive (shown in open position). 9 14 Use the 12 Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support 11 5 6 7 website or call technical...
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...your purchase order for software installed on . Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs, Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at support.dell.com. Using Your Studio 540 Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in this section, ...see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Customizing the Desktop You can use ...
...your purchase order for software installed on . Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs, Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at support.dell.com. Using Your Studio 540 Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in this section, ...see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Customizing the Desktop You can use ...
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Specifications Computer Model Studio 540 This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Type L2 cache Intel® Celeron® 512 KB Intel Pentium® Dual-Core 1 MB Intel Core™2 Duo 2 MB/3 MB/4 MB/ 6 MB Intel Core2 Quad 6 MB/8 MB/12 MB 46 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.
Specifications Computer Model Studio 540 This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Type L2 cache Intel® Celeron® 512 KB Intel Pentium® Dual-Core 1 MB Intel Core™2 Duo 2 MB/3 MB/4 MB/ 6 MB Intel Core2 Quad 6 MB/8 MB/12 MB 46 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.